Eldar Phantom Titan diorama

[MrChaos]

A commission job for a client. The idea is a Khorne Lord of Skulls smashes through an Imperial defence line, but second later a bolt of laser pierces through the chest of the Lord of Skulls destroying the infernal machine.

The Eldar Phantom Titan places it's feet at the wrecked of the Lord of Skulls, posing dramatically.


Client agreed on the 'overly ambitious' idea.

*ulp*

Ok here goes!!! :sunny:




Lord of Skulls
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The Phantom Titan
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WIP so far...

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[interrogator_chaplain]

Jeebus. This is gonna be awesome! Good luck!

[Tyrendian]

not much more than that to say... go for it! and do post more pics as you go plz!

[Dlatrex]

Wow...talk about clash of the Titans! This will be wonderful to see develop. I could picture frenetic footman scrambling for cover like ants underneath these two...

[MrChaos]

A day of intense cleaning, drilling, pinning and drinking. Here's a W.I.P of the destroyed Lord of Skulls.


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Phantom Titan's leg
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The progress so far, my friend helping to hold the Phantom Titan in position.
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[Dlatrex]

It goes without saying but that is a *big* Eldar. The dis-articulated has come along quite nicely. The arm is the only thing that is throwing off my eye so far; the elbow joint does not allow any repose, correct? It is a minor complaint in what is shaping up to be a great diorama!

[iandanger]

WOW! I would lament the loss of the Lord of Skulls model, but for such an impressive titan, you should have the most extravagant destroyed base ever :D

[MrChaos]

My photobucket bandwith limit just exceeded. Posting using Imageshack for now.

Today was a hard day of drilling and pinning. But the legs are finally secured. I have also added additional wires on the Lord of Skulls wreck.

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[interrogator_chaplain]

Holy moly! This is a titan base done right! There's no hobby project (including my own super-heavy) that I'm more interested in seeing done right now!

[Bigred]

I'm bookmarking this one - it's gonna be a winner.

[wayne williams]

wow so looking foreword to seeing this develop excellent work keep it up.

[Deadlift]

I think this maybe the coolest thing I have seen on BoLs in the 3 years I have been a forum member. It's jaw dropping.

[FireHazard]

I haven't posted on here for a while but this is such an amazing project that I had to say WOW and kudos! Really looking forward to seeing this all come together :)

[DrLove42]

Looking forward to seeing where this goes

[MrChaos]

Today I completed the torso. A 3mm pin was slotted right in the middle connecting to the pelvis. The torso and hands will have to be magnetized as the Phantom Titan will be armed with a variety of weapons.

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/3162/ay14.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/ay14.jpg/)

[Fizzybubela]

Nice! Are there going to be Eldar running across the base?

[SadisticMagician]

Nice! Are there going to be Eldar running across the base?

that would look awesome

[Bigred]

Now I want to see the new plastic Farseer atop the battlements pointing outwards with Dire Avengers moving up through the wreckage, and some dead Cultists and Berzerkers here and there.

[MrChaos]

What i did today.

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Tomorrow the arms and weapons!




Now I want to see the new plastic Farseer atop the battlements pointing outwards with Dire Avengers moving up through the wreckage, and some dead Cultists and Berzerkers here and there.

Thanks Bigred for the idea. I propose this idea to the client and he quickly purchased a box of Dire Avengers and the plastic Farseer.

[Cap'nSmurfs]

Just FYI, but I might have to start worshipping you as my new god. The eldar infantry scuttling through the ruins would be excellent.

[interrogator_chaplain]

Are you operating out of an LGS?

[MrChaos]

Today's progress. The arms are pinned. The titan is mostly complete saved for the lioncloth that I will be making. I got a rope and a piece of cloth for that.

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[MrChaos]

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Are you operating out of an LGS?
Yes, it is an independent stockist.

[Fizzybubela]

I hope you don't mind that when I start my Eldar army I use the same idea for the base?

[Bigred]

Thanks Bigred for the idea. I propose this idea to the client and he quickly purchased a box of Dire Avengers and the plastic Farseer.

I live to serve...

[MrChaos]

Today's progress. Added the Dire Avengers moving forward taking down the Khorne Bezerkers and an Imperial Guard soldier cowering in fear.

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[MrChaos]

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I hope you don't mind that when I start my Eldar army I use the same idea for the base?

Sure.

[Fizzybubela]

Words cannot fathom how amazing that looks. :D How is the client going to paint it?

[MrChaos]

Today's update. The loincloth is done. I manage to aquire some cheap plastic gems decoration for the loincloth.

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Words cannot fathom how amazing that looks. :D How is the client going to paint it?

I will be painting the titan.

[interrogator_chaplain]

Daily updates, just fantastic. This thing is going to be incredibly.

[Fizzybubela]

How are you going to paint the Titan then?

[MrChaos]

Sculpted a broken flag for the base. The titan base is now ready to be painted.
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How are you going to paint the Titan then?
I will be using an Airbrush.

[MrChaos]

The Phantom Titan is ready to be painted.

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[MrChaos]

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[Vargojones]

This is totally insane, I love it, looking forward to seeing paint on it all :)

[interrogator_chaplain]

Paint scheme? (*Crosses fingers* Please say Biel-Tan, Please say Biel-Tan, Please say Biel-Tan... )

[MrChaos]

Paint scheme? (*Crosses fingers* Please say Biel-Tan, Please say Biel-Tan, Please say Biel-Tan... )

It will be the clients custom color scheme. Lavender and Pink.

[interrogator_chaplain]

(Awww... :P ) Well that'll be interesting to say the least.

[BigGrim]

It will be the clients custom color scheme. Lavender and Pink.

Slannesh Eldar Titan?!? :)

[MrChaos]

The base is almost done. Just need to add snow on it.

Question: I am looking to create transparent water effects. Do I need to use clear resin for this? Any brand that you can recommend to me?

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[MrChaos]

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Next up the infantry.

[interrogator_chaplain]

Holy cow! That's dynamite work Mr. Chaos!

[SotonShades]

Looking incredible!

For the water effects, it depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you are just talking about puddle depths, there are a ton of products that go under the title "Water Effects", including GW's own. Mostly they come as a milky white liquid that dries clear so long as the air isn't too humid and you keep them clear of dust and prodding fingers until they are fully dry. Seriously, DO NOT attempt to work out if it is dry until it is completely clear as it will ruin the look of the water irreversibly. You can use multiple layers of these products to build up some depths, but if you aren't careful, these layers can be visible once you are done and you're looking at a few hundredths of a millimetre per layer if you want it to dry in a day. You can also use a clear, colourless Varnish for a similar method, which will give thicker layers but wont always look as good.

If you want anything deeper than one or two millimetres (which is up to the ankles on most models!) you really do need to look in to clear resins. I just picked up one called E-Z WATER, which comes in the form of small pellets that you heat up to melt then simply pour on to your desired depth. Unlike chemical reaction resins (where you have to mix a hardener in or similar) the depth doesn't matter as it will eventually cool, but chemical reactions usually need air to complete, so you can end up with unreacted/unset blobs in the middle of your piece if you aren't careful. They will just ruin the model and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.

[eldargal]

My brothers used a chemical reaction resin to make an entire ocean board for Dystopian Wars, it took eight months to set completely.

#clearresinanecdote

[MrChaos]

Thanks for all the help regarding clear resin choices. I picked up Easy Cast at the local art shop and voila! Instant water effects.

The leaking blood was done using a peice of transparent plastic from a water bottle. Basically I cut a long thin flat plastic piece and slowly work my way with clear resin to shape the leak.
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[BigGrim]

Hah! That's epic!

[SotonShades]

Great work, looks spot on.

Don't think I have seen EazyCast before (might not be available over here). How easy was it to use/make do what you wanted?

[magickbk]

I was just looking at this stuff in AC Moore on Sunday. Did you tint this with ink/wash, or did you wash/tint afterwards?

[Daveisdvd]

:eek: Just spectacular, love the bloody ooz spraying out of the side of the tank.

[interrogator_chaplain]

I'm dying to see the finished product!

[MrChaos]

Update!!!

Started work on the Eldar Dire Avengers and Farseer. The colors will be of the Mymera Craftworld.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o285/MrChaos_album/20130819_155554_zpsa2db9236.jpg~original (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/MrChaos_album/media/20130819_155554_zpsa2db9236.jpg.html)
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Great work, looks spot on.

Don't think I have seen EazyCast before (might not be available over here). How easy was it to use/make do what you wanted?
It's pretty easy, you get two bottles of liquid. Mix them both together and pour over the selected area. If you want to shape the resin, just wait for an hour for the resin to cure. It will become a honey like texture and therefore easy to shape.




I was just looking at this stuff in AC Moore on Sunday. Did you tint this with ink/wash, or did you wash/tint afterwards?
At the same time while mixing the liquids. I used Tamiya clear red for the blood tinting.

[Wolfshade]

This is looking stupendous

[MrChaos]

The Dire Avengers are done! Now to add snow on to the base.

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[SotonShades]

the blue is a beautiful contrast the the earthier tones on the rest of the base. looking great, looking forward to seeing it all brought together

[interrogator_chaplain]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for updating! I'm dying to see this thing finished!

[MrChaos]

WIP of the Phantom Titan. I used Tamiya smoke for the dark shading, then airbrushed Temple Guard Blue to soften the Tamiya smoke.

Legs were then masked and a mix of Tamiya Flat White and German Grey is sprayed on the kneepads. Followed up by Flat White as a shade.

The Mymeara symbol is freehanded on the tabard.

http://imageshack.us/a/img802/8733/24r7.jpg

[MrChaos]

Update!

Everything is airbrushed, now is picking out the details.

Loincloth
http://imageshack.us/a/img69/6499/9p1w.jpg

The workload. I have another Eldar commission running up. But priority is the Phantom TItan.
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The head is done, complete with interior.
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[MrChaos]

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[FireHazard]

Yeah, it looks OK I suppose...

*fills underused water pot with tears of inadequacy*

Beautiful work mate. Please keep these coming, as well as other stuff you're working on :)

[MrChaos]

After 2 months of work, The Phantom Titan is done!

This is by far my biggest Warhammer 40k project to date.

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[knas ser]

Wow. Just wow.

Bad day to be a Chaos Marine!

[DarkPheonix]

Wow while not a big fan of Eldar this is beyond awesome. The scope of it alone is impressive but all in all it is very inspiring thanks for sharing.

[SotonShades]

Gorgeous work. I really love the TCCW, with all those colour transitions. Kinda sad this project has come to a close; I've really been enjoying watching it come together.

[Dave Fothergill]

Suddenly I feel rather inadequate...

[Mark Fisher]

Sweet best thing that ever happened to a lord of battle :)

[Veteran Sergeant]

That's a brilliant base and paintjob, though I can't help but feel sorry for that psyker atop the wreckage of the Khornemower when he gets whacked with several hundred pounds of crotch banner on the next step.:D

[MrChaos]

That's a brilliant base and paintjob, though I can't help but feel sorry for that psyker atop the wreckage of the Khornemower when he gets whacked with several hundred pounds of crotch banner on the next step.:D

Haha, oh god that would be embarrassing.

[Netsurfer733]

God I love this hobby - that is just a joy to see.

[Jonas Pålsson]

Beautiful work! Very well done!

[Dlatrex]

Holy crab! I knew it was going to be a spectacular set when it was completed, but seeing everything come together just blows away the senses. Great paint, great, posing, and great models. Kudos mate.

[MrChaos]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. A local professional photographer took the liberty to snap pictures of the Phantom Titan. Check out the pictures here, they are super amazing!

http://dominiquekeephotography.blogspot.com/

[interrogator_chaplain]

That, good sir, is incredible. You deserve the Golden Daemon that this thing will win you. Great job!

Can't believe I got first post in such an epic thread!